I believe an important part of nailing Blink 182's new image is analysing the image of the bands that the members were involved in after their break up in 2005. I thought I would start with Tom Delonges project, Angels and Airwaves.
Almost the exact opposite of Blink 182 in every single way. This band was a far more serious affair for Tom Delonge, employing synth pop and effects laden guitars as opposed to the simple straight up punk approach. The effect of AvA on Blink 182's new image however, is undeniable. Not least because this is simply the person Tom became and after Blink got back together, he hasn't changed that.
Instead of the baggy skater look that Tom once had, with AvA he adopted a stadium rock persona, all leather jackets and massive gestures. Some said that he maybe started taking himself too seriously, but whatever the case, AvA is an undeniable influence on Blink 182's current sound and image.
Blink 182 before the split. Tom in casual skater Pop Punk garb...
...Tom Delonge rocking the AvA look in 2011, while his bandmates have barely changed.
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